Exploratory free improvisation with an emphasis on strings from the trio of Ernesto Rodrigues on viola, Biliana Voutchkova on violin, and Micha Rabuske on flutes & sax, collective conversation with scraping and overblowing mutating their sound in interesting and curious ways.

77 Kids uses a unique timbral universe full of nuance and subtly, using strings and winds in extended techniques and approaches drawing unexpected results from each instrument. The trio--Ernesto Rodrigues on viola, Biliana Voutchkova on violin, and Micha Rabuske on flutes & sax--work earnestly but not overly seriously as they bend and scrape, maintaining an even approach that is comprehensible and distinctive. There are moments that sound like a strange symphony warming up, and other periods that are right at home alongside work by AMM or SME, without having any sense of derivation. The consistency of their sound makes this a rewarding release, with unusual tonalities, ample use of space, and nimble activity creating distinctive aural tapestries.